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Suggestions

Please keep in mind it is very important to show respect for other countries and cultures; short shorts or spaghetti strap tank tops are not appropriate for the work sites. Please be considerate of a culture that is different from the one you are accustomed to.

Luggage

The lighter you travel, the better. Chances are that you will have to carry what you pack. Luggage with wheels or old duffel bags work best. Please remember to put a change of clothing and all the items you can not live without (ie. medication, glasses, toothbrush) in your carry-on, in case your suitcase does not make it to your final destination. Your best bet for a lock is the special combination locks that have been approved by the Transportation Security Administration. These approved locks can be opened by the airport screeners and re-locked one the contents have been checked.

Daily Work Items

T-shirt

Slacks

Hat, sunglasses, bandana

Sturdy shoes

Socks

Sports bra

water bottle, energy snacks and electrolyte crystals for your water ie. Sports Drink.

Evening Outfits

Shirts

Pants

Dress

Shoes

A fleece or a sweatshirt (the weather could be moderately cold in the evening hours)

2-3 casual evening outfits for our final dinner

Other

Bathing suit and towel

Flip flops

Water shoes (necessary for the ocean in Zanzibar for those on the Tanzania trip)

Windbreaker/poncho rain jacket

Light weight jacket

Sun hat

Runners.

Toiletries

Toilet paper – remember to carry some with you at all times

Toothpaste, toothbrush, dental floss, toothpicks, nail scrub brush

Shampoo

Shower flip flops

Nail clippers and brush, tweezers, a pocket knife (optional)

Insect repellent, disinfecting spray

Hand sanitizer, hand wipes

Sun screen, sun glasses

Baby powder – helps absorb sweat

Contact lens supply and reading glasses (if needed)

A simple first aid kit (We will have a first aid kit with us on site) band-aids, pepto-bismol, anti-diarrhea, polysporin, anti-itch cream, aspirin, allergy medication

Ear plugs (you never know if your roommate snores or not)

Ladies: Feminine hygiene items

Gentlemen: Razors and shaving cream

Personal Items

Journal, note book, pens, pencils

Games, cards

Small sewing kit and pins

Camera, memory cards, and batteries

Alarm clock (there are none in the rooms)

A knapsack or a bag to carry items to the build site each day

Small flash light or head lamp to get around at night in your room for reading

Personal spices – hot sauce, pepper

Electrical conversion adapter

Chargers

Binoculars

A list of medication you are currently taking

Tools (optional)

Work gloves are highly recommended; bring at least 2-3 pairs of good work gloves

Dust masks

Measuring tape

Utility knives

Pencils

A more comprehensive list will be available to you in in your Volunteer Handbook once you have registered.